HOBBIES

For-Profit & Non-Profit Leader

Passionate, results-driven, and analytical professional offering over 5 years of policy, corporate management, consulting, and research experience in both international and domestic markets. Recognized for successful projects including a multi-million dollar hotel re-position, non-profit grants, contract executions, research studies, and awareness campaigns. Proven cultural sensitivity and leadership skills that allow for fruitful collaboration among various stakeholders in different industries and sectors.

Work Experience

Aug 2014Present

General Manager

Forecasted business health, developed strategy to re-brand the hotel, and overhauled aging capital to maximize guest appeal and profit.

Negotiated and contracted liquidation damages and re-position of franchise brand which was successfully approved by the franchisee (Rahi Corp.) and franchisor (Choice Hotels International);

Rebuilt higher performing staff team in three company departments (i.e. Guest Services, Engineering & Maintenance, and Housekeeping) from the ground up after existing company employees were poached by competitor employers in the local labor market;

May 2013Jul 2013

Consultant (Management)

<> Maiti Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Identified pressing needs with data analysis and launched combative measures to subvert human trafficking of children and women;

Developed multiple successful proposals that were presented to corporations and/or diplomats, royalty, and influencers in order to strategically address forces behind criminal syndicates of trafficking and violence;

Initiated a system of gender-sensitive budgeting and reporting in order to increase transparency and create more rigorous systems of accountability.

Community Service, Volunteering, and Charity Work

Aug 2013Dec 2013

Printmaking Designer

<> Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Urban environmental preservation non - profit organization.

Launched a social engagement project with Emory University and Southwest Airlines on environmental awareness in metro-Atlanta.

Sep 2012May 2013

Graduate Research Intern (Media)

<> Sagal Radio Services, Clarkston, GA

Community based radio station serving immigrants and refugees in greater Atlanta.

Developed a regional expansion strategy based off of findings from a piloted qualitative research study.

Sep 2007Dec 2012

Volunteer

<> Cha Gam Patidar Samaj, Lawrenceville, GA

Local awareness raising organization involved in arts, culture, and history.

Facilitated management systems, public events, and live arts performances for over 100 families.